unacceptable

ADJECTIVE

not suitable or satisfactory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distasteful improper inadmissible objectionable offensive repugnant undesirable unsatisfactory

WEAK

below par damaged disagreeable displeasing exceptionable half-baked ill-favored insupportable lousy not up to snuff obnoxious reject unappealing uninviting unpleasant unwanted unwelcome won't do

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable appropriate good nice pleasant pleasing

WEAK

OK desirable satisfactory suitable

Example Sentences

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In 2024, the trust admitted there had been "unacceptable delays in responding to and mitigating a serious risk".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Third, require mitigations when examinations reveal unacceptable risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN's nuclear agency, condemned the attack and said on X that "military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable".

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

India's Ministry of External Affairs called the attack "unacceptable".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

That was the reason why Matanzima wanted to visit, and the reason such a visit was unacceptable.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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